Want to make the most of the money that you already have? Follow these five important principles to a more prosperous future:
http://www.mymoney.gov/mymoneyfive/Pages/mymoneyfive.aspx
Here’s a great site to help you understand credit and debt!
http://www.360financialliteracy.org/Topics/Credit-and-Debt
Sometimes loans can be pretty confusing. Here is a great article on what to look for and compare when shopping for a loan!
http://www.moneymanagement.org/Budgeting-Tools/Credit-Articles/Loans-and-Debt/How-To-Compare-Loan-Terms.aspx
What is predatory lending exactly, and what makes it so harmful?
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/mortgage_fraud/Predatory_Lending.asp
http://www.naca.net/issues/predatory-lending
So, you know predatory lending can be bad, but how can you avoid it?
http://www.vhda.com/Homebuyers/HombuyerToolsResources/Pages/AvoidingPredatoryLending.aspx#b
Think you might have some bad spending habits? Find out how to make those indulgent purchases less frequently and find others who have similar problems!
http://www.spendster.org/
How should you figure out how much to spend on a car? How much to save for retirement? Here are some great calculators to help you prepare!
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/calculators/
Are all these words a little confusing to you? Here’s a glossary and list of helpful resources to understanding financial literacy!
http://www.pbs.org/your-life-your-money/tools_resources.php
Want more information? Schedule an appointment with the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center!
http://www.nashville.gov/Mayors-Office/Priorities/Economic-Development/Financial-Empowerment-Center.aspx